Unless you’ve been under a rock for the last 24 hours, you are aware that Kevin Wayne Durant no longer plays for the Oklahoma Thunder. Kev and Russy will no longer be the focal point of the high powered Thunder offense and in the running for top duo in the game.
Initially most NBA circles and fans alike felt Durant was Batman and Westbrook was Robin who should at times defer, but it became increasingly clear that they had a team with two Batman’s. The two led the charge vs. the defending champion Golden State Warriors in this year 2016 Western Conference Finals. The Thunder handling the heavily favored San Antonio Spurs in just six games they jumped out to an early 3-1 lead in the series against the two-time back to back league MVP Steph Curry and 73-9 Warriors. As impressive as they looked with that early lead we all watched them crumble just as stunningly eventually losing the series in seven games. One of the biggest playoff collapses ever or so we thought until the finals began.
In an epic twist Mr. Durant has decided to take his talents to the Bay area. Yes, I know how I worded the last sentence and yes I meant it in a “Lebron like” way. For the last two years we’ve all known Kevin would be a free agent come Summer Sixteen *Drake voice* and the possible destinations for him. We heard chatter of him going home and playing for Washington, or New York with Melo, maybe even the Lakers (I had my fingers crossed for that one). Most felt the best destination for him was to stay exactly where he was, after all nowhere else could offer more money or a better roster. That all means nothing now as Durant has joined the best regular season team of all-time, making them on paper the best NBA team ever. With plenty of work left to be done to actually prove that, I can’t wait for the season to begin. It does not matter what we feel as fans, he did what was best for him. LeBron’s departure and slight fall from grace definitely helped Kevin’s be received better.
Picture Curry bringing the ball up the court, lob to Draymond who kicks it out to Klay who swings to a wide open Durant, and bang he hits the open three-pointer. Family pictures may have a different look to them, but this picture of the splash family will be as photogenic as one has ever seen.
